Lead and Closing Sentences

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• Conclusion
• Body Paragraphs
• Introduction
• Exposition

What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

• Introduction
• Thesis Statement
• Purple Elephant
• Conclusion

What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?

• Body Paragraphs
• Conclusion
• Introduction
• Topic Sentence

A good paragraph has how many sentences? 

• 2 to 3
• 10 to 20
• 6 to 8
• 1 to 2

The introduction paragraph includes...

• A Thesis Statement and a Hook
• In Depth Detail and a Hook

Each body paragraph needs a...

• Topic Sentence 
• Thesis Statement

Which paragraphs should include the most information?

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion
• They should all be the same.

A hook is sentence that catches the readers attention.

• True
• False

A thesis statement is...

• A sentence that states what will be explained in the essay.
• A statement that catches the readers attention.
• Introduces the conclusion.
• Concludes the essay.

Choose the best thesis statement for the topic... Barbie Dolls

• The Barbie Doll my daughter plays with is just like the one I used to have.
• Like all toys, Barbie Dolls have changed to encompass all members of society including African Americans, female military officers, and disabilities.
• Children are less likely to play with Barbie Dolls these days because they would rather interact with technology.